While we know these things to be true, sometimes it bears repeating: our buildings represent nearly 12 per cent of the country’s overall carbon pollution, and more than a quarter of energy-related greenhouse gas emissions. This is why…

The job-creating power of the green building sector, a key driver of the clean economy, continues to grow in British Columbia. On August 21st, the Pembina Institute — a non-profit think-tank that advocates for policies that support Canada’s…

Imagine living in a home so energy efficient that your utility bill could be slashed by up to 80 per cent.
That will be the reality for residents of low-carbon, ultra energy efficient buildings, such as The Heights, under construction in…

In less than 10 years, near-zero emissions homes and buildings will be the new norm in Vancouver. We think the city’s Zero Emissions Building Plan will serve as a blueprint for the rest of B.C. and beyond. In addition to reducing emissions…

Eleven organizations representing energy and building professionals, associations, nonprofits and businesses have released an open letter to the Canadian government.
The letter, which includes over a dozen recommendations for the…